Dear Scholarship Program Participant,

Blacks in Government Greater San Diego Chapter is a non-profit organization for Federal, State, County and Local government employees. Our Program was established to improve the quality of public service through Scholarships for African American Students from within the City or County of San Diego, who will be attending their first year of a four-year College or University in the fall of the year.

The scholarship (named the Earl L. Bryers Memorial Scholarship) funds, in the amount of $500.00 are to be used for the purchasing of Books and/or other school supplies.

If you are interested in applying, please fill out the enclosed Application and Recommendation Form; return them to us at the above Post Office Box, not later than 1 May of each calendar year. You must also include a copy of your High School Transcripts.

If you have any questions or concerns you should direct them to the Greater San Diego Chapter Scholarship Chair, at the designated telephone number(s) that are listed with these materials.

Sincerely,

Charles C. Smith,

Scholarship Chairperson

Encls:

1. Scholarship Application Eligibility Requirements Sheet

2. Scholarship Application Form

3. Scholarship Recommendation From

BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

GREATER SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

POST OFFICE BOX 180134

CORONADO, CA. 92178-0134

“FALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS”

The Blacks in Government, Greater San Diego Chapter Scholarship Program is accepting applications from high school students who will be graduating in the spring and plan to attend a four–year College or University in the fall.

· The Scholarship to be awarded is to be used to acquire books and/or others school supplies.

· A completed application package must be submitted to the Scholarship Committee not later than 1 May of the calendar year the scholarship is to be awarded.

· The package consists of this Scholarship Application Eligibility Requirements Sheet,

A blank Scholarship Application Form and a blank Scholarship Recommendation From.

· The Eligibility Requirements are as follows:

1. Applicant must be graduating from an accredited secondary educational institution.

2. Applicant must have applied for admission to at least one accredited institution of higher learning in the fall of the year applying.

3. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 cumulated GPA.

NOTE: An increasing cumulative GPA would be viewed most favorable during the selection

process.

4. Applicant must provide at least two recommendations from an official of their current high school, community organization, church or employer.

5. Winner (s) of the scholarship (s) MUST BE PRESENT at Our Annual Gospel

Extravaganza/Awards Ceremony.

For additional information, please contact the Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Mr. C.C. Smith at: (619) 264-9130 or Mr. George Lindsay at (619) 479-2560

BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

GREATER SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

POST OFFICE BOX 180134

CORONADO, CA. 92178-0134

“SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM”

(Please Type or Print Legibly)

Applicant’s Full Name:

Applicant’s Street Address:

Applicant’s City, State and Zip Code:

Applicant’s Social Security Number:

Applicant’s Date of Birth:

Applicant’s E-Mail Address:/ Telephone Number:

Parent/Guardian’s Name:

School Applicant currently attends:

(Address, City and State):

Date of Graduation:

Applicant’s Cumulative GPA:

Principal/Counselor’s Name:

Principal/Counselor’s Telephone Number:

Honors, Awards and other Achievements:

Institution Applicant plans to attend:

(City, State and Admissions Office Telephone Number):

Applicant’s Signature Date Parent/Guardian’s Signature

BLACKS IN GOVERNMENT

GREATER SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

POST OFFICE BOX 180134

CORONADO, CA. 92178-0134

“SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM”

(Please Type or Print Legibly)

Student Applicant’s Name:

The above named Student Applicant is applying for a College/University Scholarship funds from the Greater San Diego Chapter of Blacks in Government.

I am providing my recommendation related to this student’s character, attitude, or any other pertinent information about this Applicant.

Name and (Title) of Reference:

Address:

Telephone No:

Comments:

Please note!

This page can be photocopied for additional references. You may also use the back of the page or a blank sheet of paper, if additional space is required.